Who Provides Information to the Suspect About the Expedited Trial Procedure?

The expedited trial procedure is a fast-track judicial method applied during the investigation phase and offered to the suspect by the public prosecutor. Therefore, informing the suspect about the procedure is both a legal obligation and crucial for the formation of a valid and informed will.

Who Has the Authority to Inform?

The authority to inform the suspect about the expedited trial procedure belongs solely to the public prosecutor.

That is:

• The offer to the suspect,
• The conditions of the procedure,
• The consequences of acceptance,
• The reduction in the penalty,
• The right to refuse,
• The right to request a defense attorney

must be clearly and explicitly explained by the public prosecutor themselves.

No other authority or personnel has the power to offer or inform the suspect about this procedure.

How Is the Information Provided?

The public prosecutor informs the suspect face-to-face and explains:

• The nature of the expedited trial procedure,
• The outcomes if accepted,
• Which criminal sanctions will be applied,
• That a classic investigation will continue if the procedure is rejected,
• The right to benefit from the assistance of a defense attorney

in detail.

After the explanation, the suspect makes a declaration of acceptance or refusal of their own free will.